Congo’s export ban not enough to clear the cobalt glut
Credit: Missouri Cobalt. The Democratic Republic of Congo’s four-month suspension of cobalt exports is a sign that even the world’s largest producer is now feeling the pain of historically low…
Industry conferences flag critical moment for mining’s transformation
With a growing global demand for critical minerals, two of North America’s largest mining conferences have been exploring the strategies and technologies that will drive the sector’s transformation towards sustainability.
SQM expands into Africa with Namibian lithium deal
The Lithium Ridge asset in Namibia. (Image courtesy of Andrada Mining.) Chile’s SQM (NYSE: SQM), the world’s second largest lithium producer, has received approval from Namibian regulators to proceed with…
Zambia suspends 15% export duty on emeralds
ZAMBIA has suspended a 15% export duty on emeralds following meetings with the country’s mining sector. Effective on January 1, the export duty would almost certainly have sunk the emerald
Becker Mining SA’s robust Kito RX electric wire rope hoists ensure dependable operation in many industries
High-performance electric wire rope hoists “The addition of Kito electric wire rope hoists to our extensive range of Kito manual and electric chain hoists and lever hoists has been a
Fuel efficiency is critical in earthmoving equipment
According to the Develon SA team, the cost of fuel is one of the largest operational expenses associated with earthmoving equipment. For this reason, fuel efficiency is a critical consideration
US declares interest in developing African mining sector
The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump is interested in developing the mining sector in Africa. On the first day of his second term, Trump signed an executive order focusing
Pulling together to meet ambitious 2030 ESG targets
By Ralf Hennecke, Managing Director of BME Even closer collaboration within Africa’s mining ecosystem will be required if the sector is to meet its ambitious environmental, social and governance (ESG)
Mining in Africa must avoid distraction from its measured progress
Despite the geopolitical uncertainties affecting the global economy, Africa’s mining sector remains well placed to expand its economic and social contribution. Speaking from the Investing in African Mining Indaba in
Mining Indaba: Africa must shift to local mineral processing amid US trade aggression
South Africa’s Minister of Mineral and Petroleum Resources, Gwede Mantashe, speaks at the Investing in African Mining Indaba in Cape Town on Monday. Credit: Henry Lazenby Africa must process its